Maurice Blackburn national head of medical negligence and dust diseases appointed as coroner
The Victorian government has appointed the national head of Maurice Blackburn’s medical negligence and dust diseases practice groups to the state’s Coroners Court.
THE BAR • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Fair Work cracks down on paid agents
In response to “concerning” conduct from paid agents representing applicants in Fair Work matters, the national industrial relations tribunal will implement various ...
THE BAR • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
‘Trust requires competence’ from legal leaders
Being vulnerable, open, and honest while remaining competent and self-aware is the best way for leaders in legal workplaces to build and maintain the trust of staff, says ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Family lawyers are combating burnout by doing law differently
While collaborative practice is not the answer to every situation, the opportunity to think about, and do, separation differently has been life-changing for families and ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Swaab adds associate for property and commercial team
Sydney-based firm Swaab has moved to grow its property and commercial practice group by hiring a new associate.
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Dye & Durham launches Unity Practice Management in Australia
Global legal practice management software provider Dye & Durham is bringing Unity® Practice Management Down Under for small- to mid-sized law firms and conveyancers ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
A&O Shearman to cull 10% of partners
Global law firm A&O Shearman is set to embark on post-merger strategic changes, which will – among other things – result in a predicted 10 per cent reduction in its ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Strong written policies no longer sufficient in face of new foreign bribery laws
Following the passage of the Combating Foreign Bribery Act, law departments need to ensure their businesses are going beyond a “tick the box” attitude and are proactively ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Keeping the passion alive for your staff
After running her law firm for 10 years, this principal solicitor says that looking after her staff’s wellbeing and work/life balance has helped not only retain their ...
SME LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
